Meeting New Friends

Meeting New Friends
Jaxson, Cloe, and Sophina

Sunday, October 31, 2010

Synergy - Jem

Synergy
Jem 
Hasbro 1986 
Doll, doll stand, and accessories Made in China
Cassette Made in Hong Kong 
Flea Market find

Dylan 90210

Dylan 
Beverly Hills 90210
Mattel 1991
Made in Malaysia
Outfit Made in China 
Flea Market find.

Happy Halloween

Happy Halloween! 
 Morticia and Gomez Addams
The Addams Family 
Mattel 2000
Created from the cartoons of 
Charles Addams (1912-1988)

 Link to video of The Addams Family TV Show (1964)


Saturday, October 30, 2010

Barbie Had A Little Lamb

Barbie Had A Little Lamb 
First in the Nursery Tales Collection 
Mattel 1998
Made in China 
Also found at the Flea Market, but from a vendor who always puts away the Barbies for me. 
Will be posting all my finds this week.  I only found 1 doll at the Thrift Store.
Flea Market find.

Glitter 'n Gold Rio - Jem



The past few weeks have been slow finding doll treasures, but today made up for it.
 At the Flea Market, I walked up to a table to find so many dolls that I wanted.  I hate to pick and choose. I asked the woman how much were the dolls.  When she gave me the price, I was able to buy every boxed doll I found.  I asked her if she had any others, she replied that they only found these so far but haven't even been up to the attic yet.  Guess who is going back to the Flea Market next week
Glitter 'n Gold Rio
Jem
Hasbro 1986
Doll head and outfit  Made in China,
Others (?) Made in Hong Kong
The box was taped, so I opened it to see if all the accessories were there because I couldn't see
them through the plastic.  Everything was intact.
Flea Market find.

Friday, October 29, 2010

Le Nouveau Theatre De La Mode

Le Nouveau Theatre De La Mode Barbie 
Designed by Billy Boy
Mattel 1985
Made in France 
E-Bay find about 2 years ago.  Reasonable price at that time. 
The two Barbies by Billy Boy are my personal favorites.

Feelin' Groovy

Feelin' Groovy Barbie 
Designed by Billy Boy
Mattel 1986
Made in China
Found on E-Bay about 2 years ago.  Price was much lower than today's prices. 


Thursday, October 28, 2010

Magic Curl Barbie

Magic Curl Barbie 
Mattel 1981
Made in Taiwan 
Dressed in Earring Magic dress from 1992
Added the purse and shoes 
E-Bay find.

Sunsational Malibu Barbie 2

My 2nd Sunsational Malibu Barbie 
Mattel 1981
Made in Phillipines 
Still has her sunglasses attached. 
Dressed in a Best Buy dress. 
E-Bay find.over a year ago.

Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Abraham Lincoln

Brotherhood of Arms
Legendary Icons 
American Civil War 
President Abraham Lincoln 
12 inches tall
Sideshow Collectibles 
2004
Made in China 
16th President of the United States 
Found at garage sale along with George Washington.
Bought them to use with my lesson on Presidents during President's Day in February. . 

George Washington

Fife and Drum Collection 
General George Washington
12 inches tall
Sideshow Collectibles
2005
Made in China 
First President of the United States 
Found during the summer at a yard sale.

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Cara Free Moving

Cara 
Free Moving
Mattel 1975-76
Made in Taiwan 
Won on E-Bay for a reasonable price since her name was misspelled.
Missing her orange flowered skirt, the orange ribbons and accessories.
Sneakers were replaced.

Bratz - Jade

One of the first Bratz I bought off E-Bay
Jade
MGA Entertainment
The outfit I believe is Flashback Fever. 
Added the boa and the pocketbook. 
E-bay find

Monday, October 25, 2010

Hunchback of Notre Dame - Quasimodo

Magic View Quasimodo
Hunchback of Notre Dame 
Disney/Mattel 
1995
Made in China
Thrift Store find.

More Patterns

Finding doll treasures have been quite slow these past few weeks. 
Picked up two patterns. 
One is a McCalls, no date, from the price maybe from the late 70's or 80's. 
Jann Johnson's name is on the bottom picture of the pattern.  Googled the name and 
found out she is a designer.  
The other pattern is from Burda, which I believe is from Germany.
No date, still sealed in plastic package. 
Thrift Store find.

Sunday, October 24, 2010

Travelin' Sisters Barbie

 Barbie
Travelin' Sisters Playset 
Toy's R Us Exclusive
Mattel 1995
Missing her accessories, her sisters and her shoes.
Gave her some red heels.
Outfit is not labeled. 
Marked on head Mattel 1991 
Marked on back 1966 Malaysia
Japanese Edition 
 Found out the Japanese Edition used the Mackie Head Mold while 
the US edition used the Superstar Barbie Head Mold. 
Got the info from J. Michael Augustyniak book Page 195
"Collector's Encyclopedia of Barbie Doll Exclusives and More"
Second Edition 
Copyright 2000
Thrift Store find.

Chat Divas

Barbie
Chat Divas 
Mattel  2008
Marked on neck and head: Mattel 2008  China 
Was missing her shoes and accessories when found. 
Gave Barbie a pair of gold heels.
Thrift Store find.

Saturday, October 23, 2010

Hollywood Legends - Glinda

Hollywood Legends Collection 
Barbie as Glinda 
The Good Witch
In The Wizard of Oz
Mattel 1995
Made in China 
Flea Market find.

Hannah Montana 2

Hannah Montana 
Disney/Mattel 
2007
Made in China
Thrift Store Find

Friday, October 22, 2010

Holiday Season

Holiday Season
Mattel 1996
Marked Mattel 1978 on head 
Mattel 1966 on back
Made in China
Shoes missing, added white skates 
Thrift Store find.

Valentine Sweetheart Dress

Valentine Sweetheart Dress 
Mattel 1995 
No label in dress 
Not sure if this doll came with the dress.
Valentine Sweetheart Doll had white round earrings.
Red earrings came with this doll
Missing ring. Added white heels.
Doll marked 
  1978 on head
Mattel 1966 on back
Made in China
Thrift Store find.

Thursday, October 21, 2010

Ken in A Mermaid Tale

A Mermaid Tale
Ken
Mattel 2009
Made in Indonesia 
Thrift Store Find 

Joelle

10th Anniversary Bratz 
Joelle 
MGA Entertainment
2010
Made in China 
Found at Toy's R Us


Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Target Happy Holidays 2010

Also at Target today I found
Barbie Happy Holidays 2010
Target Exclusive 
Mattel 2009
Made in Indonesia

Blythe Littlest Pet Shop

Many thanks to Chelle from The House of Mouse  
who blogged about Blythe The Littlest Pet Shop
I was able to find my first Blythe doll.
Went to Target after work today to look for the new Monster High Dolls (which were on sale).
There were none, but in the same aisle I found Blythe. (Also on sale)  There were only 2
to choose from, this one "Cold Weather Cute" or "Playfully Plaid.
Blythe The Littlest Pet Shop 
"Cold Weather Cute"
Hasbro  2010
Made in China 
Thanks again Chelle!!





Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Genevieve

Barbie as Genevieve
In the 12 Dancing Princesses
Mattel 2006
Made in China
Thrift Store find.

Ashby

Ashby
10th Anniversary Bratz 
MGA Entertainment 
2010
Made in China 
Picked up at Toy's R Us

Monday, October 18, 2010

Riviera Barbie

Riviera Barbie 
Mattel 1998/99
Marked on head Mattel 1976
On back  Mattel 1966
Made in China 
Added yellow shoes. 
Thrift Store find.

Lovely Patsy

Lovely Patsy
Found out there is a toy company in China called Lovely Patsy.
Marked Lovely Patsy on neck and back
Made in China 
I dressed her in a purple label Barbie outfit and added the shoes. 
Middle part of her outfit is white, came out yellow in the picture.
She only had her earrings when found.
Thrift Store find.

Sunday, October 17, 2010

Do You Recognize Me - 21?

Do You Recognize Me?
Picked up this beauty yesterday at the Thrift Store. 
Marked Mattel Inc. on head 
Mattel 1966, Made in Malaysia on back. 
Not sure if dress is original or not. 
Came with white earrings and ring. 
I added the matching shoes.

Beach Chairs

Found these Barbie-sized beach chairs a few weeks ago at 
the Thrift Store. 
Red striped chair has two wheels missing but I can easily take off the other two wheels. 
No identifying marks on the chairs.

Saturday, October 16, 2010

Puerto Rican - Dolls of the World

Dolls of the World Collection 
Puerto Rican 
Mattel 1996
Made in Malaysia 
Today's Flea Market find.

Halloween Fun

Barbie and Kelly
Halloween
Mattel 1998 
Made in China 
Today's Flea Market find.

Friday, October 15, 2010

Pretty Changes

Pretty Changes Barbie 
Mattel 
1978
Made in Phillipines 
Missing hat and neck scarf.
Can't remember if I replaced the shoes 
Found on E-Bay a few years ago.

Hispanic Barbie

Hispanic Barbie
Mattel 
1979
Made in Taiwan 
Replaced shoes 
Found on E-Bay a few years ago.

Thursday, October 14, 2010

Tyla

Tyla
Bratz
MGA Entertainment 
2010
Made in China. 

Liv Wigs

Liv Wigs 
Spin Master 
2010
Made in China
One is purple with brown streaks, the other brown with blond streaks. 
On the back of the package, it shows 6 different wigs, these 2 plus 4 others.

Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Victoria

Victoria
 Harumika 
Bandai 2010 
Made in China 
Picked up from Toys R Us where it was on clearance for 25% off.


Fashion Doll Patterns

During the past few months, I started to find at the Thrift Store, fashion doll patterns. Even though I don't sew I thought maybe when I retire maybe I would be able to try to sew.
The Butterick Pattern is from 1998. 
The McCalls Crafts Pattern is from 1993. 
Both have never been used.

Tuesday, October 12, 2010

Gibson Girl

The Great Eras Collection
Gibson Girl 
Volume One 
Special Edition 
Timeless Creations/Specialty Doll Division of Mattel 
1993
Made in China 
Found at a garage sale.

Swappin' Styles Heads

Barbie Fashionistas 
Swappin' Styles 
Mattel 2010
Made in China 
Finally found the Swappin' Style Heads for the Fashionistas in Toys R Us on Sunday. 
I picked up 3, Sporty, Sassy and Artsy. 
Just love the pink hair!

Monday, October 11, 2010

Country Bride

Country Bride Barbie
Wal-Mart Special Edition
Mattel 1994
Made in Malaysia 
Found at a garage sale.

Leora

Bratz 
Leora 
One of the new 10 Bratz unveiled on 10/10/10
MGA Entertainment
2010
Made in China
Found at Target.

Sunday, October 10, 2010

Cleo de Nile No. 2

Monster High 
Cleo de Nile 
Version 2 
Mattel 2009 
Made in Indonesia 
Got Cleo de Nile at Toys R Us today. The only one of the new dolls there. Couldn't leave her. 
Just for your information. Mattel's online store is having a sale tomorrow October 11, 2010.
Doesn't say what the sale is going to be
Check it out here:

Lydia

Happy Anniversary Bratz!
10 years!
Lydia - The Night Owl
MGA Entertainment 
2010
Made in China 
I found Lydia in Target yesterday.  I went to Wal-Mart and Toys R Us today. 
Wal-Mart didn't have any. Toys R Us had a few. 
Toys R Us had a sale - Buy 2 get 1 free.

Saturday, October 9, 2010

Maskerade Party

Maskerade Party 
Mattel 2002 
Made in Indonesia 
Original outfit, has been taken out of box. 
Flea Market find.

Mary Jane No. 2

Mary Jane 
Spider Man 
Marvel 
Toy Biz 2002
Made in China 
Missing red scarf, shoes. 
Flea Market find.

Friday, October 8, 2010

Scooby Doo - Barbie

Barbie
Scooby Doo, Where Are You!
The Great Amusement Park Caper 
Special Edition
Mattel/Warner Brothers 
2000
Made in Indonesia 
Original outfit, missing accessories. 
Found at Garage Sale.

Willow

Willow 
Buffy the Vampire Slayer 
Diamond Select/Twentieth Century Fox 
1999
Made in China 
Found in Collectible Store.

Thursday, October 7, 2010

Patriot Barbie

Patriot Barbie 
American Stories Series 
Mattel 1996
Made in Indonesia 
Found in Collectible Store.